Sony Mzn10 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operations Manual

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Other information  ......................................... 114
Settings and Precautions .................................................................... 114
Settings according to OS .............................................................. 114
For users with OpenMG Jukebox, SonicStage, or SonicStage 
Premium installed on their computer ............................ 116
Note on hard disk drive space  ...................................................... 117
Notes on system suspend/hibernation mode  ................................ 117
Backing up the audio data  ............................................................ 117
Uninstalling the SonicStage software  ................................................ 118
For Windows XP users  ................................................................ 118
For Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition 
users .............................................................................. 118
For Windows 2000 users  ............................................................. 119
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 120
If your computer does not recognize the Net MD  ....................... 122
If the installation was not successful  ........................................... 122
Information and explanations ............................................................. 124
Net MD FAQ  ............................................................................... 124
On copyright protection  ............................................................... 126
Glossary ............................................................................................. 128
Index ................................................................................................... 130 
						

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Before using this product
This manual explains the recorder operations and the installation and basic use of the 
supplied SonicStage software. For details on the various operations, refer to the pages 
indicated below.
When using the recorder
Recorder Operation (pages 13 to 95)
Pages 13 to 95 in this manual explain the use of the Net MD as an 
ordinary MiniDisc Walkman.
Troubleshooting and explanations (page 82)This section shows the troubles you may find while using the recorder, 
and their solutions.
When using the Net MD (the recorder) connected to your 
computer
Software Operation (pages 96 to 129)
Pages 96 to 129 in this manual explain the installation and basic operations of the supplied 
SonicStage software. Refer to these pages for details.
Other information (page 114)This section shows the troubles you may find while using the SonicStage software, and 
their solutions. It also has the list of frequently asked questions and answers.
SonicStage Ver. 1.5 Help
This is an online help that you can view on your computer 
screen.
Refer to online help for details on the use of the software. To 
display the help window, see page 112.
Notes on the “Software Operation” sectionThe displayed items in the illustrations that appear in this section may differ from the actual items 
displayed by the software.
Explanations in this section assume familiarity with basic Windows operations. For details on the  use 
of your computer and the operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.
Explanations in this section cover general Net MD products. For this reason, some explanations (and 
some illustrations) may not be applicable to your Net MD. Please refer to the operating instructions of 
your Net MD as well.
3-250-372-11(1)
Portable 
MiniDisc RecorderOperating InstructionsRecorder Operation __________________________________Software Operation  __________________________________page 13page 98
©2002 Sony CorporationMZ-N10ìWALKMANî is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent 
Headphone Stereo products.   is a trademark of Sony 
Corporation.
Portable MiniDisc Record
er   MZ-N10 
						

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Checking the supplied accessories
Optical cable (1)
CD-ROM (SonicStage Ver. 1.5) (1)*
Carrying pouch/carrying case with a belt clip (except USA model) (1)
Recordable MD (USA and Canada models only) (1)
∗Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
AC power adaptor (1) USB cradle (1) Headphones/earphones 
with a remote control (1)
Dry battery case (1) Dedicated USB cable (1)
Recorder Operation 
						

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Looking at controls
The recorder
A5-way control key
BCharge lamp
CDisplay window
DOPEN switch
EGROUP buttonFJog dial (MENU/ENTER)
GzREC (record) switch
HT MARK button
IEND SEARCH button
JX button
Kx button
LHandstrap hole
Use the hole to attach your own strap.
MLINE IN (OPT) jack
NMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack 
There is a tactile dot beside the MIC 
(PLUG IN POWER) jack.
Oi (headphones/earphones)/LINE 
OUT jack
PUSB cradle connecting jack
1
2
3
6 5 4
7
qj qh qd qs qa
qf
qg
9
q; 8
qk
ql
Operation Function
Press N 
1)
1)The N and VOL + button has a tactile 
dot.
play
Press towards . rewind
Press towards > fast forward
Press towards 
VO L+, – .volume
Tu r n  t o  s e l e c t  Push to enter  
						

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QA terminal for attaching dry battery 
case
RHOLD switch 
Slide the switch in the direction of the 
arrow to disable the buttons on the 
recorder. To prevent the buttons from 
being accidentally operated when you 
carry the recorder, use this function.SBUILT-IN BATTERY switchSlide the switch to ON when using the 
recorder for the first time, and keep it 
ON thereafter (it is factory set to OFF).
The display window of the recorder
ACharacter information display
Displays the disc and track names, 
date, error messages, track numbers, 
etc.
BSYNC (synchro-recording) indication 
CREC indication
Lights up while recording. When 
flashing, the recorder is in record 
standby mode.
DMelody timer indication
EDisc indication
Shows that the disc is rotating for 
recording or playing.
FBookmark indication
Lights up when playing a bookmarked 
track.
GLevel meter
HGroup indicationIPlay mode indication
Shows the play mode (shuffle play, 
program play, repeat play, etc.) of the 
MD.
JBattery indication
Shows the approximate remaining 
battery charge. If the built-in 
rechargeable battery is weak, the 
indication becomes empty and starts 
flashing. The recorder will first draw 
power from the built-in rechargeable 
battery, even if a dry battery is 
inserted in the dry battery case. It 
switches automatically to the dry 
battery when the built-in rechargeable 
battery becomes drained. While the 
recorder is using the power from the 
dry battery, the frame around the 
indication will begin slowly flashing.
KLP2, LP4, MONO (monaural) 
indication
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The headphones/earphones with a remote control
AVolume control (VOL+, –)
Turn to adjust the volume.
Bx (stop) button
CJog lever (NX/ENT, ., >)
NX/ENT (to press):  play, pause, 
enter 
.(to slide towards):  REW
> (to slide towards):  FF
DDisplay window
E(group) +, –FClip
GHOLD switch
Slide the switch in the direction of the 
arrow (a yellow mark appears) to 
disable the buttons on the remote 
control. To prevent the buttons from 
being accidentally operated when you 
carry the recorder, use this function.
HDISPLAY button
IP MODE/  button
JSOUND button
F
G
H
I
J
B
C
D
E
A 
						

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The display window of the remote control
ADisc indication 
BTrack number display
CCharacter information display
DPlay mode indication
ESOUND indicationFBattery level indication
GGroup indication
HBookmark indication
IMelody timer indication
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Using the clip for the remote controlThe clip can be removed and reattached in the opposite direction.
Removing the clipAttaching the clip in the opposite 
direction
F
GHI B ACDE 
						

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Getting started
The recorder has a built-in rechargeable battery. Before using the 
recorder for the first time, slide the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch at the 
rear to ON as shown below. Leave the switch in the ON position 
thereafter.
1Charging the rechargeable battery.
1Connect the AC power adaptor to the 
USB cradle and the AC adaptor to a wall 
outlet.2Place the recorder on the USB cradle.
Press the recorder onto the USB cradle.
AC power 
adaptor
To  D C  I N  6 V To a wall 
outletUSB cradle 
						

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3Verify that the charge lamp lights up.
The remaining charging time appears in 
the display. The charge lamp will go off 
about one hour after you place the 
recorder on the USB cradle. At this 
point, the battery is about 80% charged. 
After 3 more hours, the battery will be 
fully charged.4Press RELEASE to remove the recorder 
from the USB cradle.
z
Display changes as follows:
“Charging”, “-- min” t “Charging”, “65 min” (65 minutes to end of charging) t “Charging”, “64 
min” t ...t No display
Operations can be done on the recorder or the remote control while charging. However, the remaining 
charging time will not be displayed during this time.
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptorIf the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
charge lamp
“Charging” and
“-- min” appear
when charging
starts.
RELEASE
1
2
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Using the alkaline dry battery
Attach the dry battery case to the recorder.Insert the battery minus end first.
Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery.
Rear of the 
recorder
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2Make connections and unlock the 
controls.
1Connect the headphones/earphones 
with the remote control to i/LINE OUT.2Slide HOLD to the opposite direction of 
the arrow (.) on the recorder or the 
remote control to unlock the controls.
You can also power the recorder with 
the AC power adaptor.
Attach the dry battery case to the recorder and 
connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 6V 
jack on the battery case.
NotesCharge the battery at a temperature of 0°C 
(+32°F) to +40°C (+104°F). The charging 
time may vary, depending on the surrounding 
temperature.
Depending on the battery condition, for 
example the built-in battery is drained, it may 
take one minute after placing the recorder on 
the USB cradle for the recorder starts 
charging. If charging does not start after a 
minute has passed, remove the recorder from 
the USB cradle and place it on again.
Battery life
For details, refer to “Battery life” 
(page 76).
When recording(Unit:  Approx. hours)
HOLD Connect firmly
To  i/LINE OUT
Connect firmly
Batteries SP
StereoLP2
StereoLP4
Stereo
Built-in 
rechargeable 
battery8.5 11 14
LR6 (SG)
Sony alkaline 
dry battery7.5 10 11.5
Built-in 
rechargeable 
battery
+ LR6 (SG)15 20 26.5